Western Rivers Conservancy
- Assets
- $64.8m
- Revenue
- $16.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 02/2002
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 93-1326405
Organization Overview
Western Rivers Conservancy is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Western Rivers Conservancy employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Rivers Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Western Rivers Conservancy generated $16.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Western Rivers Conservancy has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $15,914,241. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTION OF OUTSTANDING RIVER ECOSYSTEMS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY (WRC) IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES THAT FOCUSES SOLELY ON RIVERLAND PROTECTION ALONG OUTSTANDING WESTERN STREAMS. BY ACQUIRING RIVERLANDS WITH HIGH CONSERVATION VALUES, WRC CREATES SANCTUARIES FOR IMPERILED FISH AND WILDLIFE, BUFFERING THE IMPACTS OF WATER USE, LOGGING, MINING AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT. WRC'S PROJECTS IMPROVE HABITAT CONNECTIVITY IN SOME OF THE WEST'S MOST BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT REGIONS. OUR ACQUISITIONS ALSO ENHANCE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE BY OPENING ACCESS TO EXTENSIVE REACHES OF OUR MOST TREASURED WESTERN STREAMS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.FOUNDED IN 1988 AND INCORPORATED AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) IN 2001, WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY USES A MARKET-BASED APPROACH OF BUYING RIVERLANDS FROM CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL WILLING SELLERS. WE BRING TO BEAR CREATIVE REAL ESTATE TECHNIQUES AND UNIQUE APPROACHES TO CONSERVATION FINANCE AND GET MAXIMUM LEVERAGE FROM PRIVATE CAPITAL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. WRC IS HEADQUARTERED IN PORTLAND, OREGON, HAS TWENTY-TWO STAFF MEMBERS AND IS GOVERNED BY A THIRTEEN-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WE WORK ACROSS THE ELEVEN WESTERN STATES TO ENSURE A FUTURE OF HEALTHY RIVERS, WHERE FISH AND WILDLIFE CAN THRIVE AND PEOPLE CAN ENJOY THE BENEFITS AND BEAUTY OF CLEAN, FUNCTIONING STREAMS.IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY HAD 32 ACTIVE PROJECTS IN SEVEN STATES. WRC PERMANENTLY PROTECTED 13,502 ACRES OF LAND ALONG 17 OF THE FINEST RIVERS AND STREAMS IN COLORADO, CALIFORNIA, MONTANA, OREGON AND WASHINGTON. IN ADDITION, WRC PURCHASED 7,345 ACRES ALONG 12 WESTERN RIVERS AND STREAMS. WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY HELD AN ADDITIONAL 7,871 ACRES ALONG 19 RIVERS AND STREAMS AND WORKED TO PLACE THESE LANDS INTO PERMANENT PROTECTIVE STEWARDSHIP. WRC ALSO HAD CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS TO CONSERVE 81,825 ACRES OF LAND IN FUTURE YEARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sue Doroff President | Officer | 40 | $259,152 |
Nelson Mathews Vice President | Officer | 40 | $180,335 |
Juliette Harding Treasurer / Dir. Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $153,122 |
Josh Kling Conservation Director | 40 | $133,365 | |
Heidi Wilcox Director Of Foundation & Corp. Relations | 40 | $126,458 | |
Jim Cox Director Of Donor Relations | 40 | $124,512 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Hahn And Associates Inc Environmental Services | 9/29/20 | $149,306 |
Fay Ranches Inc Commission & Fee | 9/29/20 | $120,250 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,983,963 |
| Government grants | $7,977,688 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,983,756 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $680,260 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,945,407 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $606,626 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $995,900 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,821,602 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,834,266 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $877,359 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $188,463 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,935,809 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $180,123 |
| Other employee benefits | $292,618 |
| Payroll taxes | $198,436 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $154,471 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,437 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $85,920 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $799,185 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,956 |
| Office expenses | $203,517 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $219,155 |
| Travel | $216,507 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $224,503 |
| Interest | $94,634 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,268 |
| Insurance | $30,042 |
| All other expenses | $43,849 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,319,260 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $301,461 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,415,382 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $179,203 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $58,772 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $114,730 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,846,328 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $21,268,090 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $636,449 |
| Total assets | $64,820,415 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $624,374 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $35,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $14,676,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $761,492 |
| Total liabilities | $16,096,866 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $36,627,395 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,096,154 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $64,820,415 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Rivers Conservancy has awarded $7,834,266 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION PURPOSE: RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF LAND | $3,497,337 |
KERN RIVER VALLEY HERITAGE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF LAND | $1,688,733 |
TUBATULABALS OF KERN VALLEY PURPOSE: RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF LAND | $2,648,196 |